liquid
gb/lˈɪkwɪd/ us/lˈɪkwɪd/
A2
English
~ 3600
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
A substance that flows easily
A wet substance that is not solid or gas and can flow easily.
Usage pattern:
[liquid] in [container]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'liquid' with 'fluid'; remember, all liquids are fluids, but not all fluids are liquids (gases are also fluids).
Synonyms
fluid (A broader term for any substance that flows, including gases.)
Antonyms
solid (Has a fixed shape and volume, unlike a liquid.)
Collocations
liquid form
|liquid state
|liquid nitrogen
|liquid soap
|clear liquid
Themes
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Water is the most common liquid on Earth.
- The bottle was filled with a bright red liquid.
- Mercury is a metal that is liquid at room temperature.
- She poured the liquid into a measuring cup.
Learner examples
- Water is a clear liquid.
- Milk is a white liquid.
- The cup has some yellow liquid in it.
- Juice is a sweet liquid.
adjective
B1
property
2
In a fluid state
In the form of a liquid, not solid or gas.
Usage pattern:
[something] is liquid
Synonyms
fluid (Can also apply to gases; 'liquid' is more specific.)
Antonyms
solid (Not in fluid form; has fixed shape.)
Collocations
liquid water
|liquid metal
|liquid form
Themes
science
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- At high temperatures, the metal becomes liquid.
- Liquid water can exist on Mars under certain conditions.
- The chocolate was still liquid after heating.
Learner examples
- Ice becomes liquid when it melts.
- The soup is still liquid.
- This metal is liquid when hot.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Easily turned into cash
Easy to sell or change into money quickly without losing much value.
Usage pattern:
[asset/investment] is liquid
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'liquid' in finance with physical liquids; context clarifies meaning.
Synonyms
cashable (Informal; less common in finance contexts.)
Antonyms
illiquid (Difficult to convert into cash quickly without loss.)
Collocations
liquid assets
|highly liquid market
Themes
business
|finance
Examples
- Stocks in large companies are generally very liquid.
- He keeps his savings in liquid assets for emergencies.
- Real estate is less liquid than stocks.
Learner examples
- Money in the bank is liquid.
- Gold is more liquid than land.
- Shares in big companies are very liquid.
adjective
C1
property
4
Smooth and flowing in sound
When a voice or music sounds smooth and pleasant.
Usage pattern:
[sound/voice] is liquid
Synonyms
melodious (More general for pleasant sound; 'liquid' suggests flowing smoothness.)
Antonyms
harsh (Rough or unpleasant in sound.)
Collocations
liquid voice
|liquid tones
Themes
music
|emotions
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Examples
- She spoke with a liquid voice that calmed everyone.
- The flute produced a soft, liquid tone.
- His words flowed in a liquid rhythm.
Learner examples
- Her voice is soft and liquid.
- The music has a liquid sound.
- He sings with a liquid tone.
Grammar
Dictionary form
liquid
IPA
GB/lˈɪkwɪd/
US/lˈɪkwɪd/
Syllables & stress
li - quid (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (li)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: liquid
Noun
- Base: liquid
- Plural: liquid, liquids
Word family
Expressions
liquid crystal display
1/lˈɪkwɪd kɹˈɪstəl dɪsplˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
technical
Screen using liquid crystals
A type of flat screen used in TVs, computers, and phones that uses special liquids to show images.
Examples
- Most modern laptops use a liquid crystal display.
- The new phone has a brighter liquid crystal display.
liquid assets
1/lˈɪkwɪd ˈæsˌɛts/
fixed phrase
technical
Cash or easily sold assets
Money or things you can quickly sell for money without losing much value.
Examples
- The company has enough liquid assets to pay its debts.
- The company has enough liquid assets to cover its debts.
- Liquid assets include cash and stocks.
- He converted his investments into liquid assets before the crisis.